Climate Insights for Zarautz

The climate in Zarautz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1479mm of precipitation falls per year. Zarautz receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zarautz is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 6°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Zarautz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 23°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Zarautz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1479mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 191mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 68mm. That's 123mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 6cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Zarautz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Zarautz, which began on June 21, 2026. Zarautz is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Zarautz is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zarautz based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.